Trigger points are small painful focal areas of muscle contractions, or “knots,” that are in spasm and do not relax. These trigger points sometimes can be felt under the skin and may irritate the surrounding nerve tissues causing referred pain to another part of the body.
Trigger point injections help treat chronic muscle pain and other conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Muscle pain can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from mild to severe. It can happen while sleeping in the wrong position and tear large muscle groups during a heavy weightlifting session. Muscle pain usually goes away on its own after a few days of rest, but some types of pain can become chronic and thus require medical attention. Chronic muscle pain can significantly impact a person’s ability to function and carry out their daily responsibilities. TPIs aim at providing immediate relief to those suffering from such pain.